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Homelessness cases at highest on record as housing minister brands figures ‘sobering’

By Craig Paton, Reporter27th February 2024News Scotland

The number of open homelessness cases in Scotland is at the highest level on record, figures show. Government statistics released on Tuesday reveal 30,724 live applications were recorded on September

More needs to be done to tackle child poverty in budget, say campaigners

By The Press Association26th February 2024News Scotland

Campaigners believe there is still a “huge gap” between the cost of raising a child in Scotland and family incomes despite recent government efforts to provide additional support. New analysis

Cancer survival rates lower for patients living on Northern Isles, study finds

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter21st February 2024News Scotland

Cancer patients living on Scottish islands were more likely to die within a year of diagnosis than those on the mainland, according to a study. The research, which looked at

Drug consumption rooms could provide ‘vital support’ to users in Edinburgh, study concludes

By The Press Association16th February 2024News Scotland

Safer drug consumption facilities (SDCF) and drug checking could provide “vital support” to users living in the Scottish capital, a study has said. According to a team of experts at

Support worker saved by colleagues after having stroke on stroke NHS ward

By Ryan McDougall, Reporter16th February 2024News Scotland

An NHS worker has thanked colleagues for saving her life after she suffered a stroke – while working on a stroke ward. Caroline Swan, 65, is a healthcare support worker

Scottish councils will get no subsidy cash if they put up council tax – Robison

By The Press Association15th February 2024News Scotland

Scotland’s finance secretary has warned local authorities they will not receive money to cover a council tax freeze if they opt to increase the levy. Shona Robison (pictured) said authorities

Homelessness charity to help thousands more as it celebrates bicentennial

By The Press Association15th February 2024News Scotland

A charity that prevents homelessness and is celebrating its 200th anniversary has said it plans to extend its reach to help a further 2,000 people this year. Right There, a

Labrador trained to help dementia patients seeking home near Glasgow

By The Press Association12th February 2024News Scotland

A dog trained to help people with dementia is seeking a new family it can support. The Dementia Dog project is hoping to match a young Labrador with someone who

Neil Gray appointed Scotland’s new Health Secretary after Michael Matheson quits

By The Press Association8th February 2024News Scotland

First Minister Humza Yousaf has appointed one of his key allies as Scotland’s new Health Secretary, after Michael Matheson quit the post after months of pressure over iPad roaming charges.

Minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland to increase to 65p, MSPs told

By Katrine Bussey, Reporter8th February 2024News Scotland

The Scottish Government is to increase the minimum price at which alcohol can be sold by 30%, it has confirmed. Deputy First Minister Shona Robison said the hike in the

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More needs to be done to tackle child poverty in budget, say campaigners

Cancer survival rates lower for patients living on Northern Isles, study finds

Drug consumption rooms could provide ‘vital support’ to users in Edinburgh, study concludes

Support worker saved by colleagues after having stroke on stroke NHS ward

Scottish councils will get no subsidy cash if they put up council tax – Robison

Homelessness charity to help thousands more as it celebrates bicentennial

Labrador trained to help dementia patients seeking home near Glasgow

Neil Gray appointed Scotland’s new Health Secretary after Michael Matheson quits

Minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland to increase to 65p, MSPs told

Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000 in 2023

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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Tag: News Scotland

Homelessness cases at highest on record as housing minister brands figures ‘sobering’

More needs to be done to tackle child poverty in budget, say campaigners

Cancer survival rates lower for patients living on Northern Isles, study finds

Drug consumption rooms could provide ‘vital support’ to users in Edinburgh, study concludes

Support worker saved by colleagues after having stroke on stroke NHS ward

Scottish councils will get no subsidy cash if they put up council tax – Robison

Homelessness charity to help thousands more as it celebrates bicentennial

Labrador trained to help dementia patients seeking home near Glasgow

Neil Gray appointed Scotland’s new Health Secretary after Michael Matheson quits

Minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland to increase to 65p, MSPs told